§ 37. Sir J. Gilmourasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans have been notified to his Department of agriculture for large-scale egg production units in Scotland; whether any Government financial assistance is being asked; and what is the planned output of such units.
§ Mr. BuchanIt is not the practice to disclose information of this kind in relation to individual cases.
§ Sir J. GilmourIs it not a fact that projects are in hand for increasing egg production in the central belt of Scotland because of grants that are available? This is bound to have the result of putting out of production many egg producers in the counties of Aberdeenshire, Banff and the Orkney Islands?
§ Mr. BuchanWe are always considering the total egg production, and this is why, in the annual Price Review, we decided to have discussions with the Egg Marketing Board and the unions. No doubt they will be considering the situation.
§ Sir J. GilmourIn view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I beg to give notice that I will seek leave to raise this matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible moment.